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Trends in Libraries

Time moves quickly in the global information environment.

With each new technological development or trend, society and libraries are impacted.

As librarians and information professionals "... we have to be ready for unimaginable technologies ..." (ALIA)

Today, libraries are not only about lending books. They are creative spaces, not only for individuals, but also teams. They are economic incubators and learning hubs.

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See more trends below:

IFLA Trend Report
The IFLA Trend Report identifies five top level trends which will play a key role in shaping our future information ecosystem
Trends in Libraries - American Library Association
The Center for the Future of Libraries works to identify trends relevant to libraries and librarianship. This collection is available to help libraries and librarians understand how trends are developing and why they matter. Each trend is updated as new reports and articles are made available. New trends will be added as they are developed.
Trend Thinking in Libraries
Thinking about trends helps library professionals make sense of the changes that are happening in their environments, align their work to users’ current needs and expectations, and innovate services and programs so that libraries remain integral to the future of their communities
Tech trends for Libraries in 2016 [slide share]
This presentation is a true showcase of how libraries are reshaping by the extensive use of modern technology
5 Library Trends to Watch in 2016
Libraries everywhere continue to meet the challenge of evolving as their users’ needs change. These changes are never easy and often need to be tweaked as they are put into practice